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Our Kaumātua - Peter Mason

It is with the deepest sadness we acknowledge the passing of our dear Kaumātua - Peter Mason on 20 August 2018.

Pete embodied all the characteristics of a Kaumātua - his humbleness, honesty and integrity constantly displayed through his words and actions. His smile and sense of humour lit up a room. We mourn the passing of the elder of our Whānau but we also celebrate his life and the stories he has left behind. We at Rātā Foundation feel blessed to have had Pete in our lives.

Peter provided cultural leadership, support and advice to the Foundation especially in nurturing relationships with Iwi around our takiwā.

Koro Pete was passionate about our tamariki and believed in providing them with solid foundations to grow from in the future, and the whakatauki “he aha te mea nui o te Ao? He tamariki he tamariki he tamariki” (What is the most important thing in the world? It is children! It is children! It is Children!" says it all